This vigorous large tree has a greyish trunk that becomes buttress and spreading branches that have advantageous roots that form rounded crown It has large glossy mid green leathery elliptical leaves and the figs are produced during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Ficus elastica is naturally found in east India growing in well drained fertile moist deep soils in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is frost and drought tender. 

The Indian Rubber Tree is grown for its foliage and large spreading habit. It is commonly grown as an indoor plant when young tolerating low light and neglect or is used in tubs or planter boxes. As a tree it is used as a lawn specimen in parks and large tropical gardens and is a quick growing establishing in 2-4 years and is long lived. It is also planted in a damp spot in the garden and is moderately deer resistant. ID 480

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a site, allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous invasiveroots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Ficus (FEE-kus) elastica (e-LĂS-ti-ka)

'Ficus': Latin name for the fig; 'elastica': refers to the rubber-like sap.

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Figs and Mulberries